--- title: "Fishing & Watersports Kommetjie – Hout Bay Charters | Villa Austral" description: "Snoek, tuna, SUP & kayak off Kommetjie. The best charter operators in Hout Bay (Hooked on Africa, Fish Tales, Salt Safari) with address and contact details." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/angeln-wassersport-kommetjie#article", "url": "https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/angeln-wassersport-kommetjie", "headline": "Fishing & Watersports in Kommetjie — Snoek, SUP & Hout Bay Charters", "description": "Snoek season, tuna banks and SUP/kayak in Kommetjie Bay. 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Fishing & Watersports Kommetjie – Hout Bay Charters | Villa Austral [Villa Austral ](/en/) [THE RETREAT](/en/#das-haus)[THE REGION](/en/#die-region)[WELLNESS](/en/#wellness)[ABOUT US](/en/#ueber-uns)[GALLERY](/en/bilder)[JOURNAL](/en/journal) FR[INQUIRE](/en/buchen) ![Charter boats in Hout Bay harbour at sunset with the Sentinel mountain](/assets/journal-angeln-wassersport-kommetjie-BG48ub9o.webp) [JOURNAL](/en/journal) Lifestyle · 11 MIN # Fishing & Watersports in Kommetjie — Snoek, SUP & Hout Bay Charters The Atlantic coast off Kommetjie is one of South Africa's finest fishing grounds — kelp forests, the cold Benguela current and abundant fish. Snoek, yellowtail and tuna feed within sight of the shore, while sheltered Kommetjie Bay is ideal for SUP and kayak. This guide brings together seasons, spots and trusted charter operators in Hout Bay (15 minutes from [Villa Austral](/en/)). ## Snoek season & grounds Snoek season officially runs from May to August (South African winter). The cold, clear Benguela waters push large snoek schools into the bays off Kommetjie, Hout Bay and Kalk Bay. Tuna (yellowfin and longfin) is caught year-round, peaking November to April. Yellowtail bites best from September to May. Kommetjie Reef — right off Long Beach, top spot for yellowtail and snoek. Cape Point Banks — 30-40 km offshore, tuna hotspot from December to March. Vulcan Rock — off Hout Bay, legendary snoek grounds in winter. Slangkop Point — shore angling at the lighthouse for galjoen and kob. ## Charter operators in Hout Bay Hout Bay sits 15 minutes over Chapman's Peak and is the charter harbour of the peninsula. Every operator listed below is long-established, SAMSA-certified and provides tackle, licence and catering. Book 1–2 weeks ahead, earlier in peak season. Hooked on Africa Fishing Charters Harbour Road, Hout Bay Harbour, 7806 Snoek, Yellowtail, Tuna — Boote am Jetty vor dem Lookout Deck. [Website](https://www.hookedonafrica.co.za/)[Email](mailto:info@hookedonafrica.co.za)[Call +27 21 790 5332](tel:+27217905332) Fish Tales Charters Hout Bay Harbour Offshore Tuna, Cape Point, Inshore Bottom Fishing. [Website](https://fishtalescharters.co.za/)[Email](mailto:sales@fishtalescharters.co.za)[Call +27 83 277 1602](tel:+27832771602) Cape Town Fishing Charters Berth No. 1, Hout Bay Marina Tuna, Yellowtail, Snoek, Marlin — Skipper Steve Potter, 30+ Jahre Erfahrung. [Website](https://capetownfishingcharters.com/)[Call +27 82 690 4502](tel:+27826904502) Salt Safari Hout Bay Harbour Private Deep-Sea-Charter mit gehobener Ausstattung. [Website](https://saltsafari.com/)[Email](mailto:bookings@saltsafari.com)[Call +27 76 891 1789](tel:+27768911789) Deep Sea Fishing Cape Town 65 Harbour Rd, Hout Bay Tagesausfahrten, Snoek-Spezialist in der Saison. [Website](https://www.deep-sea-fishing.co.za/)[Call +27 21 790 0578](tel:+27217900578) Map · Hout Bay Harbour Interactive map coming soon We're preparing an interactive map with all charter operators. In the meantime, addresses and contacts are listed above. ## SUP & kayak in Kommetjie Sheltered Kommetjie Bay between Slangkop and Long Beach offers calm conditions for SUP and kayak — especially in the early morning before the south-easterly picks up. Kelp forests, curious seals and the occasional dolphin make every session memorable. Rentals in Kommetjie are seasonal; a more reliable option is Kayak Cape Town in Three Anchor Bay (Sea Point) for guided coastal tours. Best time: 06:00–10:00 (calm sea, offshore wind). Kommetjie Tidal Pool — perfect for families with children. Long Beach North — SUP surfing on small swell. Safety: always wear a leash, wetsuit (water 12–18 °C) and carry a phone. ## Licences & rules A Recreational Fishing Permit is mandatory — available at any Post Office branch (around R110/month). Charter operators arrange licences on request. Closed seasons, minimum sizes and daily bag limits are set by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE); current values are posted at the harbour. Up for a day on the water or a SUP session out front? 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